Lawnswood School

A good community school school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lawnswood School.

Leeds, LS165AG Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
48.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.26
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.0%
Continue in education or training
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 October 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ring Road
West Park
Leeds, LS165AG
Phone
1132844020
Website
lawnswoodschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108055
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Ring Road, West Park, Leeds, LS16 5AG
Website
http://www.lawnswoodschool.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1669 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,441
Free School Meals
42.7% (615 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.6% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
English Attainment 8:
9.7
Maths Attainment 8:
8.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
Ebacc English:
95.4%
Ebacc Entry:
13.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
85.1%
Ebacc Languages:
17.9%
Ebacc Maths:
97.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.26
Progress 8 Range:
-0.43 to -0.08
University Progression:
69.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
75.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
3.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
69%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
59 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
75.0 (+18.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
63.0 (+11.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
90 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
180
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,441 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Embed confidence; fuel ambition."

Create an inspirational community of learning that combines academic attainment with students' moral, personal, social and spiritual needs so they may be caring, committed, self-aware and confident members of society. Create a vibrant community where we work together, respect differences, and treat everyone with justice, tolerance and respect. Equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to undertake the next stage of their career. Foster leadership and engagement to encourage students to contribute positively to the school and the wider community. Offer a broad and balanced curriculum that leads to positive outcomes. Provide a range of activities, visits and trips to help students develop skills and knowledge for an active and positive role in the world. Engage with the local community to support opportunities for learning, experience and social skills. Maintain an attractive, secure, safe and healthy school environment.

Lawnswood is a School of Sanctuary, committed to being a safe and welcoming place for those seeking sanctuary; the school promotes the City of Sanctuary movement in Leeds and addresses inclusion through EAL and other initiatives.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Lawnswood School's website. I hope you find it informative giving you an overview of life at Lawnswood.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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